“After we tried and failed at self-help to achieve settlement, we asked Judge Fuhrmeister as a mediator to jump into our messy multi-party trust and estate dispute. Turned out Jim kept us together for the most productive day (and on into the night), to successfully resolve the matter. He knew the issues, kept everyone talking, and helped us reach a solution everyone could live with—without having to keep litigating and letting the court determine the outcome. He’s the mediator to call for a trust and estate dispute.”

Bruce F. Rogers

Bainbridge Mims Rogers & Smith · Birmingham

“I have had the pleasure of knowing James W. Fuhrmeister (Jim) as a law partner, probate judge and friend for over 30 years. Jim is an excellent attorney and served the citizens of Shelby County, Alabama as the county’s Probate Judge for over ten years. As a judge, Jim’s ability to focus on the issues before him, patiently listen to and understand the positions of the parties and to rule with impartiality are traits and skills that also make him the excellent mediator that he has become. Jim’s experience and his abilities to facilitate effective communication, build trust, and guide parties toward mutually acceptable resolutions are unmatched in the world of mediation and are the reasons for his success. I highly recommend Jim as a mediator for virtually any case but especially in cases involving trust or estate litigation matters.”

Wm. Randall May

Fulmer, May & Stuckey, LLC · Birmingham

“Not only did I have the opportunity to practice with Jim Fuhrmeister as a law partner and later an advocate in his court but the privilege to continually experience his sound, strategic and steady legal advice has been a highlight of my legal career.”

Lindsey J. Allison

Attorney at Law · Birmingham